Twelve members of a single family were killed by unidentified gunmen this week in Gbudwe, according to State Police Commissioner. Continue reading “12 family members killed in one incident near Yambio”
Author: Emmanuel Akile
US congressmen call for an end to violence
Two members of US Congress say they hope the trial of soldiers suspected of committing crimes at Terrain hotel during the 2016 violence will bring about reforms needed within the SPLA. Continue reading “US congressmen call for an end to violence”
USAID Director in S. Sudan speaks to Eye Radio about his recent visit to Boma National Park
Mid-May, the USAID Mission Director in South Sudan, Jeff Bakken visited Boma National Park to oversee the progress of work on the USAID-funded Boma-Jonglei-Equatoria Landscape project implemented by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Continue reading “USAID Director in S. Sudan speaks to Eye Radio about his recent visit to Boma National Park”
Be patient, Kiir tells striking judges
President Salva Kiir has urged the justices and judges to lift their strike and return to work. Continue reading “Be patient, Kiir tells striking judges”
Why judges threaten a pay strike
At a news conference Thursday, the justices, and judges announced an open strike in demand for better pay and working conditions. They also called for the resignation of Chief Justice Chan Reech, over failure to meet their demands.
The Justice of the Court of Appeal, Dr. Geri Legge, said they have been demanding for an increment in their salaries, better working conditions and provision of health insurance many months now.
Appeal court orders retrial of former presidential officials
The Court of Appeal has overruled the sentencing of 16 individuals to life imprisonment over corruption charges in the office of the president. Continue reading “Appeal court orders retrial of former presidential officials”
Deputy governor reports fighting in Wau town
The Deputy Governor of Wau State, Charles Anthony Brende, says there is fighting in Wau Town, near Saint Mark Cathedral. Continue reading “Deputy governor reports fighting in Wau town”
UN says peacekeepers denied access to Pajok
The UN says its peacekeepers have been prevented from accessing Pajok in Imatong State, where clashes were reported this week between the SPLA and an anti-government group. Continue reading “UN says peacekeepers denied access to Pajok”
Ladsous on National Dialogue
The UN Undersecretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations has said the national dialogue initiated by President Salva Kiir last year Continue reading “Ladsous on National Dialogue”
MSF concerned about safety of its facility in Upper Nile
Since early this month, there have been reports of fighting in Kodok and Aburoch areas in the Upper Nile region. Continue reading “MSF concerned about safety of its facility in Upper Nile”
